Caution: Children Should Come With Warning Labels [Perfect Paperback]

Patti McKenna (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 2009

Children have a natural tendency to explore, and their quest for discovery often takes them to unexpected places. While they may start out tugging on your leg, eventually making one leg of your jeans a few inches longer than the other, they ll wander from the task at hand and wind up in unfamiliar territory. I had never visited the space between the refrigerator and the wall until the day Sam got stuck in there. How she wedged herself in there, I ll never know, but I had to physically move the refrigerator to free her from her newfound confines. Then, Heather got her little head stuck between the rails of the banister. I also cannot explain how that occurred, but it is a phenomenon I believe should be added to the seven wonders of the world. The fact that we managed to pull her head out has to be the ninth wonder. Meridith got stuck, too. It s frightening to know that your child is stuck and needs you, but you can t pinpoint her location. The kids were outside playing, and their dad was with them, doing odd jobs and going back and forth from the garage to the yard. Walking out of the garage, he heard, Daaadddyyy! I m cruck! Right away, he knew it was Meridith, because she was the only one who mispronounced the word stuck. Meri was cruck, but just where was she cruck at?

Editorial Reviews

Review

An inspirational and touching read. --Elaine Hedrix - Star of such family-friendly film classics as The Parent Trap and Inspector Gadget

I couldn t put the book down. I laughed so hard until it brought tears my eyes. This is the type of book that moms really WANT to read. Patti's Parenting Survival Tips And Tricks are right on target...An inspirational and touching read. --Kimberly Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT, Licensed Family Therapist, Author of Mommy Confidence: 8 Easy Steps to Reclaiming Balance, Motivation and Your Inner Diva

A brutally honest and comical account of parenting. --Kristen - All In A Mom's Life (Blog)

About the Author

A wife, mother, and author, Patti McKenna brings real-life experience to everything she writes. With a background in business, education, and the legal profession, she has a diverse background that lends itself to her writing. International and best-selling authors have contracted with Patti McKenna to write articles and books, from self-help to motivational, and from informational to autobiographies. As a ghostwriter and copywriter, Patti has penned memoirs, self-help and personal and professional development books, business articles, and has been a feature writer for magazines. In October, 2007, her story about her mother s fight with cancer was published in Voices of Breast Cancer (LaChance Publishing), a book of anthologies written by people who have been affected by the disease. As a co-author, Chicago s WGN Talk Radio included her on a panel during their breast cancer awareness special. It is her creative writing, however, that has earned her notoriety among her clients in the personal and professional development realm, and one which lends itself to her first book, Caution: Children Should Come With Warning Labels. Her research for the book was exhaustive and extensive, encompassing 23 years of parenting four daughters. Her husband, Patrick, asserts that she thinks differently than others, and she uses that perspective and humor to marry words in a voice that is entirely her own. Patti also delves into lyric writing on occasion and has co-written songs with award-winning songwriters. Of her personal and professional experiences, Patti attributes motherhood as being the most significant, and one which taught her the most valuable lessons. Parenthood is an education that lasts over 18 years, and although it can be difficult, she believes that the key is to keep everything in perspective. As Patti states, Being overwhelmed takes the joy out of life. But a greater tragedy would be to spend life underwhelmed. I m grateful to my children for giving me so many years of laughter and love. Patti McKenna is a lifelong resident of Kankakee, Illinois, where she and her husband, Pat, reside. They have four daughters, Samantha, Heather, Meridith, and Emily. Her hobbies include writing for fun, reading, golfing, gardening, and attending her children s sports events.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: UrbanEdge Publishing (May 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0981532691
• ISBN-13: 978-0981532691
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,841,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The mother of four daughters, Patti McKenna is also a full-time writer and editor. After spending years working in the educational and legal fields, she made a major career move and became a work at home freelance writer. Today, she's ghostwritten dozens of books and edited many more.

In her spare time, Patti decided to pen her own story, sharing the delightful tales and surprises that come with raising children. The result was Caution: Children Should Come With Warning Labels, her debut book published by Urban Edge Publishing in Atlanta, Georgia.

While she's promoting her book, she's also busy planning future books which are certain to connect with her readers on a real, everyday level.

Patti lives in Kankakee, IL, with her husband, Pat, and their four daughters, Samantha, Heather, Meridith, and Emily.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Are a Mom You'll Laugh All the Way Through This..., June 10, 2009

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Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT "The Go-To Mom" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Caution: Children Should Come With Warning Labels (Perfect Paperback)

Love this book. It was hilarious, charming and touching. The author also gives great parenting tips at the end of the book. This is one resource I will be recommending. Real, sweet and entertaining, and what parent wouldn't want that?

Kimberley Clayton Blaine, MA, MFT

Licensed Family Therapist

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Author: Mommy Confidence: 8 Easy Steps to Reclaiming Balance, Motivation, and Your Inner Diva

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Book!!!!, June 14, 2009

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Tracy L. Christensen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caution: Children Should Come With Warning Labels (Perfect Paperback)

Patti has put on paper a wonderfully funny description of raising children! I did not put it down until I was done. I highly recommend! Thanks Patti, for sharing those insightful, embarrassing, humorous stories with us all. I found myself laughing out loud. When is the next one coming out?!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Attention! This is a must have book for all moms!, June 14, 2009

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Patricia Bennett (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Caution: Children Should Come With Warning Labels (Perfect Paperback)

I would first like to thank Patti for such a wonderul book!

I have read the book twice and each time had many laughs and tears.

This is such a must have for all moms!

Patti needs to continue on her success and continue on with a new book!

I will be the first to purchase one!